Students Celebrate the Feast Day of Our Founder
Barb Dawson • April 9, 2024

and The Feast of the Annunciation

Montini Catholic students and faculty welcomed Father John Lindsay from Visitation in Elmhurst and Brother Chuck Gregor, FSC from Christian Brothers Midwest District who joined them for Mass on Monday, April 8th in celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation as well as the Lasallian college preparatory high school's Founder, St. John Baptist De La Salle's, Feast Day (April 7th).


St. John Baptist de La Salle, a French cleric, founded the Brothers of the Christian Schools in the late 17th century. Named the Patron Saint of All Teachers, St. John Baptist de La Salle dedicated his life to providing a well-rounded, Christian education to students of all faiths.


Montini Catholic students are part of a Lasallian community spanning 80 countries and currently educating over one million students worldwide. Locally, Montini Catholic is a member of the Midwest District of The De La Salle Christian Brothers, which includes three
universities and fourteen high schools.


Sophomore Michael May provided his personal thoughts on what being a Lasallian student at Montini Catholic means to him. "As Lasallians, we have a calling, a calling to focus our attention and action on the needs surrounding us. St. John Baptist De La Salle had a clear focus and calling. My favorite quote from him is 'You can perform miracles by touching the hearts of those entrusted to your care.' De La Salle was truly inspired by and called on by God to dedicate his life to education. His deep faith and belief in serving others as Jesus did guided him to create schools for the poor and marginalized, providing them access to quality education."


Lasallian education centers on five interlocking values which are:
• Quality education
• Inclusive community
• Faith in the presence of God
• Concern for the poor
• Respect for all people


"By following our faith and values, we can strive to create positive change and help others," added Michael. "We can apply God’s guidance in our daily lives by seeking to live out our faith through our actions and interactions with others. This can be as simple as showing kindness, compassion, and understanding those around us. By staying true to our values and beliefs, we can reflect God’s love in our daily routines and make a positive impact on the world."

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